Formal:
* कृपया (Kripya): This is the most common and formal way to say "please."
* अनुरोध है (Anurodh hai): This literally translates to "It is a request," and is another formal way to ask politely.
Informal:
* कृपया (Kripya): This is also used informally, but with a slightly less formal tone.
* प्लीज (Pleej): This is the English word "please" borrowed into Hindi, and is commonly used in informal settings.
* मुझे (Mujhe): This means "to me," and is used in a casual way to request something. For example, "Mujhe ek chai dena" (Give me a tea, please).
Other ways to express politeness:
* आप (Aap): Using the formal pronoun "aap" instead of "tum" when addressing someone shows respect.
* जी (Ji): Adding "ji" at the end of a sentence adds a polite tone.
Examples:
* कृपया दरवाजा बंद कर दीजिए (Kripya darwaza band kar dijiye): Please close the door. (Formal)
* मुझे एक कप कॉफी चाहिए (Mujhe ek cup coffee chahiye): I would like a cup of coffee, please. (Informal)
* क्या आप मुझे एक पेन दे सकते हैं? (Kya aap mujhe ek pen de sakte hain?): Could you please give me a pen? (Formal)
The choice of which word or phrase to use depends on the context and your relationship with the person you are speaking to.